Video streaming giant YouTube has cautioned that Australia’s proposed ban on children under 16 from using social media, though “well intentioned,” will not effectively make them safer online. The warning came as YouTube’s local representative, Rachel Lord, appeared before a Senate committee on Monday to discuss the landmark legislation unveiled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
By Ayomide Otitoju U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday declared that the “war is over in Gaza” as he departed Washington for a high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt, following a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the 79-year-old president dismissed doubts over the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome, where he offered prayers for divine intervention in Nigeria’s political, social, and economic challenges. In a statement shared via his official X handle, Obi said his journey to the Holy City was an act of faith aimed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike affecting all public universities across Nigeria, beginning at midnight on Monday, October 13, 2025. The announcement was made by the union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, during a press conference on Sunday at the University of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its reputation as one of Nigeria’s most consistent dividend-paying financial institutions, disbursing an interim dividend of N51.3 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. The payout, equivalent to N1.25 per share, represents a 60% increase from the N31.4 billion declared in the corresponding period of 2024….
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, describing him as an industrious and passionate young leader who has become a role model to millions of Nigerian youths. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Lagoon came alive in a dazzling display of innovation and excitement as FirstBank of Nigeria powered the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix, transforming the city into Africa’s capital of clean energy and modern entertainment from October 3 to 5. For two thrilling days, sleek electric powerboats sliced through the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked recent media reports alleging that it is importing finished petrol with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing the claims as “false and misleading.” In a statement issued on Friday, the company clarified that the cargo in question was an intermediate feedstock—not finished petrol—and would be fully refined…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has reiterated its commitment to bridging financing gaps and leveraging digital innovation to tackle business challenges across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Segun Alebiosu, stated this during a breakfast session at the 31st Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja, themed “Expanding Access…
